Joe Widmer's family has been crafting cheese in Theresa, Wisconsin since his grandfather, John Widmer, arrived from Switzerland and settled in the heart of one of the richest cheesemaking areas in America more than 80 years ago.

Much like a limited-edition book or lithograph, every piece of Widmer cheese is handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality. Joe just became one of only eight certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers in America. Their reserve cheddars are marked, labeled with a vat number and production date, then placed in special curing rooms to age. While curing, the cheeses are inspected and turned by hand at regular intervals. This six-year aged cheddar is rich with notes of caramel. While it is aged for a considerable period of time, it is still moist and creamy on the tongue, with a noteworthy tanginess and slightly salty finish.

Awarded 1st Place in the American Cheese Society 2007 Awards in the Mature Cheddar: Aged Over 49 Months category.

I love Cheddar, the older the better. This Widmer is especially good. It is sharp, it is marvelous on a cheese plate to be eaten with crackers and it is also very good to use for cooking. I have purchased before and will purchase again. The flavor just pops in your mouth. It is to not be forgotten.

By armyman1975from Kabul, Afghanistanon Mar 01, 2014

De-lish

Tastes great and packed very professionally.

By Randal G...from Souyhwestern Ohioon Aug 12, 2012

Best Aged Cheddar Ever !!!

Just the right amount of Sharpness.We love to just snack on it.This cheddar is always consistenty,dry and crubbles nice.

By JAfrom Michiganon Apr 03, 2012

WOW What a Cheese

What a surprising cheese. Has a very deep and rich cheddar flavor. Best cheddar I've ever tasted. One of the best cheeses I've ever tasted.

By Terryfrom Texason Sep 12, 2011

Lasting flavor!

This is one of the best cheddars I have found. The flavor just keeps coming all the way to the finish!
Excellent!

By SCG in Mainefrom Somerville, MEon Jun 24, 2011

Very Nice

A very good cheddar -- makes an excellent grilled sandwich, by itself or with tuna or meat. Also wonderful to eat with crackers.

By Susanfrom The Berkshires, Massachusettson Apr 30, 2011

This is a given...

I have purchased this cheese several times in the past and will continue to do so, it is especially sharp which I love!

By Philfrom West Plains, MOon Feb 04, 2011

Nice aged flavor

This cheese has a nice aged sharp flavor. My only complaint is it didn't last long.

By Silviafrom Northern Illinoison Jan 01, 2011

Great Cheddar

Makes a fantastic panini with a good ham on a crusty whole wheat italian bread